As the motorsport world converges on Bahrain for the season’s first test day, conversations have veered away from the usual technical discussions to focus on the unfolding drama within Red Bull Racing.
Viaplay’s Mervi Kallio stirred the pot further by hinting at an imminent decision regarding Horner’s role within the team, based on insights from multiple sources.
The central figure of this narrative is none other than Christian Horner, the principal of Red Bull Racing, whose professional conduct has come under intense scrutiny.
However, we have seen new reports from F1 insiders claiming that the situation remains unresolved, with formal processes still in motion.
There's a claim that Viaplay Finland said today that Christian Horner will be sacked by Red Bull next week. This wasn't stated in the broadcast in such terms (it was misinterpreted then spread) and Viaplay even corrected the claim on air. Process isn't resolved either way yet.
— Scott Mitchell-Malm (@SMitchellF1) February 21, 2024
Amidst these developments, an interesting narrative of internal dynamics within the team has surfaced, hinting at a potential rift between Horner and Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko.
Despite this, both figures were seen arriving together at the Bahrain International Circuit, presenting a unified front to the public and media. This act of solidarity, however, does little to dispel the clouds of uncertainty hanging over the team.
The resolution of this controversy will undoubtedly send ripples through the sport, Horner has been Team Principal of RedBull Racing for the last 19 years.
